Genius Club.

Chapter 204 Desire
"Happy birthday!"

As everyone finished singing the birthday song, in the dim room, only at the dining table surrounded by candlelight, applause broke out, wishing Ji Lin a happy 22nd birthday.

22 is old.

At this age, it is probably a sad thing that I have just celebrated my first birthday in the true sense of the word and received blessings from others.

Even in many poor families, parents will still celebrate their children's birthdays on time every year even if they cannot afford cakes.

On this point, there is indeed a world of difference between children with parents and children without parents.

Lin Xian clapped his hands while looking at Ji Lin, who had a slightly embarrassed look on his face.

It can be seen that Ji Lin is still a little shy at this time.

But it's also happy.

"Ji Lin, come and blow out the candles and make a wish! Make a wish first and then blow out the candles!"

Chu Anqing and several female classmates were very happy today and urged Ji Lin to make a wish in front of the cake.

Ji Lin obviously had no experience in this area and was a little unfamiliar with it.

He thought for a long time before looking at the cake with candlelight in front of him and said softly:

"In fact, I have never had any wishes. Apart from not having parents, my life has been quite happy since I was a child. It is not an exaggeration to say that I have everything I need in terms of material things."

"Ji Lin...you can't tell your wish to others." Chu Anqing reminded him in a low voice:
"It won't work if you tell me about it."

however……

Lin Xian stretched out his hand to interrupt Chu Anqing:

"Just let him talk. He looks more eager to say it."

all the time.

Ji Lin gives people the impression that he is not good at speaking and even doesn't want to socialize.

Indifferent, taciturn, and unsociable.

But after spending some time together, Lin Xian felt that this was not the case.

There is no one in this world who truly wants to be alone.

Being unsociable is often passive and is often a form of self-protection when one has no other choice.

A birthday party like this, which is childish and just for kidding.

For 19-year-old Chu Anqing, this is normal.

This is normal for a 9-year-old child.

But for Ji Lin, a 22-year-old world-bestselling novelist, famous Oscar-winning screenwriter, and master of reasoning...

Not normal at all.

There is probably no other adult in the world who celebrates such a childish birthday at the age of 22 and is coaxed like a child.

But Ji Lin didn't feel any discomfort at all.

He was very happy.

Also enjoyed this time.

This is what he lacks the most and what he most desires in his more than 20 years of life, in which he has everything he wants, everything he wants is granted, and he lives a wealthy life.

Unfortunately……

It's too late to sing this birthday song.

If you want to buy sweet-scented osmanthus with wine, it doesn't seem like you are a teenager.

and so.

If Ji Lin has something to say today that he has been accumulating for more than 20 years, let him say it.

Ji Lin looked at everyone and smiled, then continued:

"I didn't have anyone to accompany me when I was little. The things I did most every day were reading and doing math problems. Maybe it's because my parents are mathematicians... I have a talent for solving problems and I have never made mistakes on any problem. It's true. I have never made mistakes on any problem."

"I really enjoy the process of doing the questions, and I also enjoy the sense of accomplishment of getting every question and every Sudoku right. I think getting the questions right is the right thing to do, and it is the meaning of my life in this world. I don't want to get any questions wrong, and I don't want to get the wrong answer."

"But today, if I really have a wish..."

Ji Lin turned his head to look at Lin Xian, then looked at Chu Anqing, then lowered his head and looked at the birthday cake whose candles had burned more than halfway, his expression becoming serious:

“【I just hope that I really got one of the questions wrong.】”

……

As soon as Ji Lin finished speaking, the entire gorgeously decorated living room fell silent.

Everyone looked at each other, confused as to what Ji Lin meant by this wish.

It seems like a cold reception.

At this moment, Gao Yang seemed to have awakened his genes! He stood up with a bang, and the applause was thunderous:
"Okay! Well said!"

The gold medal salesperson lived up to his reputation and immediately took back the situation:
"I think what Ji Lin said is right."

Gao Yang glanced at the confused people around him and explained earnestly:

"Ji Lin's wish is really special, mainly because his life is too outstanding. Whether it is his writing career or his screenwriting career, he has gained fame and fortune at a young age and has never encountered any setbacks or difficulties."

"So, the setbacks and failures that we ordinary people try to avoid are precious experiences that Ji Lin has never experienced before! Just as Ji Lin said, a life without failure is incomplete. What's the meaning of a life that always gets the questions right? That is an incomplete life, a meaningless life!"

Gao Yang became more and more excited as he spoke. He stood up and waved his hand:
"As the famous 18th century British writer Oliver Goldsmith famously said -"

"[Our greatest honor is not to stand firm! But to have the courage to stand up again after falling down countless times!]"

……

……

At this moment, the whole audience was shocked!
Chu Anqing and the female college students were stunned for a moment. They never expected that Gao Yang, who looked greasy and ordinary...not only perfectly resolved the awkwardness of the situation, but also directly sublimated Ji Lin's wish!
It's art!

Even Lin Xian, looking at the excited Gao Yang, was stunned by the yelling.

Damn it?

Are the drugs that these female college students are taking so strong?
How did this guy suddenly become so accomplished in literature? Has he evolved again? He even brought out famous quotes from 18th century writers!
but……

Say something.

Gao Yang is indeed talented in the "atmosphere group".

From childhood to adulthood, this is not the first time that Lin Xian has seen Gao Yang take control of the situation and save the day.

He is always able to sense changes in the atmosphere or awkward situations, and then immediately jump out to attract attention and turn the tide.

No wonder he is the gold medal salesperson in the 4S store.

If Zhao Yingjun can be considered as a natural physique for racing, then Gao Yang can definitely be said to be a natural physique for sales. He was born to be a salesperson.

Snap ...

Warm applause rang out again!
It seems that everyone is applauding Ji Lin’s lofty wish, but in fact, it is a gift to the savior Gao Yang.

"I see, Ji Lin, your wish is to experience failure!"

Chu Anqing clapped and looked at Ji Lin:

"What a strange wish... But this is probably the difference between a genius like you and the rest of us, right? Failure is often very painful and sad for us, but for you, it may be a more precious experience and creative material."

The other female college students stared at Gao Yang, with stars twinkling in their eyes:

"Senior Gao Yang, you are really amazing and very knowledgeable."

"Yes, yes, that passage just now really sounds beautiful. Can you tell me which book it is from?"

"Senior, do you like reading books? Where did you learn all this knowledge?"

"Wow... the world of adults is really complicated. Only Senior Gao Yang can understand Ji Lin's thoughts."

These young female college students, who were not very experienced in the world, were just amused by Gao Yang, and now after his "forced explanation", they looked at him with admiration.

"Hahaha, actually I'm just showing off my skills..."

Gao Yang is a very honest person.

He scratched the back of his head and laughed, then opened his phone to his Moments and put it on the table to show everyone:
"I learned all these things from this [psychologist's] circle of friends. You see, this Doctor Liu is the most famous psychologist in our Donghai City. This is the circle of friends she just posted today, and she quoted the words of this British writer."

"When I have nothing to do, I like to read the articles shared by this psychologist and learn some psychology knowledge. You know what, learning this psychology knowledge is actually very useful—"

As he spoke, Gao Yang put his arm around Lin Xian's shoulders and patted him:

"Before, Lin Xian always had some messed up dreams and was very worried every day, so I took him to see this psychologist."

"This expert can tell whether there is a problem or not with just one move! After Dr. Liu made the diagnosis, he solved Lin Xian's problem in just a few words! Don't you think so, Lin Xian? Dr. Liu is really capable!"

"Don't talk nonsense." Lin Xian kicked Gao Yang under the table, signaling him to shut up.

however……

Opposite the birthday cake with the candles still burning.

Ji Lin remained silent, staring at Lin Xian...

"Lin Xian."

His eyes opened, and it was the first time that Lin Xian saw Ji Lin's complete pupils.

We've known each other for so long.

He had never seen the lazy Ji Lin's eyes so wide open.

The other party seemed to have grabbed a cheetah's throat, looking at Lin Xian with sharp and deep eyes:

"Have you ever seen... a psychiatrist?"

(End of this chapter)